The Victor Osimhen transfer saga is nearing its end, with the Napoli striker reportedly accepting a massive contract offer from Al-Hilal.
The deal is worth £77.6m over three seasons, with Osimhen earning £25.9m per year.
End of an Era
Osimhen’s move to Al-Hilal marks the end of his time at Napoli, where he scored 76 goals in 133 appearances.
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The Nigeria international’s departure was likely due to his strained relationship with manager Antonio Conte and the presence of Romelu Lukaku in the Napoli attack.
Chelsea and Man United: No Regrets?
Chelsea and Manchester United, who had previously shown interest in Osimhen, may not regret missing out on the striker.
At 26 years old, Osimhen might be considered too old for the profiles that these clubs are pursuing.
Chelsea have signed Liam Delap, who is over four years Osimhen’s junior, and Nicolas Jackson has impressed.
Man United’s New Target
Meanwhile, Manchester United are reportedly focusing on signing Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, who would fit seamlessly into Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation.
The deal could be more feasible, with Gyokeres commanding a lower wage than Osimhen.
